IMPROVED INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR VIEWING BOTH SIDES OF A PLURALITY OF COINS IN SUCCESSIVE FASHION

摘要

An inspection apparatus for viewing both sides of a plurality ofcoins including a three-dimensional enclosure with a top, a bottom and aplurality of sides in combination defining a hollow interior. A lens issecured within an aperture in the top and provides for magnified viewingof an interior location of the enclosure. A coin supply is secured to theenclosure and is adapted to hold a plurality of coins. The coins areadvanced in succession from a holding position to an inspection positionfor viewing through the lens. A pair of planar shaped reflectors aresecured within the enclosure interior and arranged in opposing andangularly extending fashion relative to the lens and the selected coin tobe inspected and so as to facilitate a clearer viewing of the selected coin.Following inspection, the coin is ejected and a further coin is transferredfrom the holding position to the inspection position.